Weather

The IMD has warned that this weather pattern will continue for a few days. Rain, lightning and gusty winds are expected in many states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Punjab.

Delhi records its wettest March in 3 years as light rain hits the city and nearby areas. The IMD issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and pre-monsoon showers, while temperatures remain below normal.

The IMD has warned that wind speeds during thunderstorms could reach 50 to 85 kmph in some places. This may lead to damage to trees, power lines and standing crops.

Air India and IndiGo have strongly advised to monitor real-time flight updates on airline websites and mobile applications, arrive early at the airport, and remain prepared for possible schedule changes.

Rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms to cool Delhi as western disturbance brings a brief break from early summer heat.

According to the bulletin issued by the IMD on March 18, rainfall and thunderstorm activity will prevail in different parts of the state for the next two days. 

Rain, thunderstorms and hail have begun affecting several parts of India, marking a shift in weather patterns. The IMD has flagged wider changes in the coming days.

According to reports, the change in weather could affect multiple regions across the state. Overcast skies in these regions may lead to intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms during the period.

The information provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in response to an inquiry from a Rajya Sabha MP, indicates that winters are particularly harsh in the the NCR. In December 2025,

Temperatures between 35 degree celsius and 38 degree celsius were also reported in many areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh.

There is an increased likelihood of more heatwave days across many parts of the country in the three months through May 31, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department, said in an online briefing on Saturday. Above-normal maximum temperatures are very likely over most areas in the three-month period, he said.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to witness thunderstorms and lightning between Feb.21 to 24, whereas, South Interior Karnataka may see weather change from Feb. 21 to 23.

Pre-dawn rainfall brought cooler morning conditions, partly cloudy skies, and intermittent gusty winds in several parts of the capital.

The sky will remain partly cloudy, becoming generally cloudy towards the afternoon and evening, while mist is likely during the morning hours.

The air quality early warning system has predicted 'very poor' air quality for January 31.

Better forecasting is expected to improve grid planning, reduce variability risks and encourage faster capacity addition.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by rain over Delhi and adjoining regions for the day due to an ongoing western disturbance.

Most parts of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall, including Srinagar's first of the season, causing closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway and cancellation of over twenty flights.